by Mohsin Najarali

 
Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
When will we look at the ground?
We see nothing to be found
No whisper of any sound
Yet the world spins round
The innocent once bound
Lay resting under ground.

Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
Where the sunny star will glow?
We see clouds of tears of blood flow
No cries except of those of who know
Yet manifestation of a rainbow
The light of candles to show
Lay awake hoping to grow.

Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
Who is such a man of a leader?
We see the earth a shafa in prayer
No concern but the love for his follower
Yet the truth is with the all Knower
The sacrifice as a martyr for his Provider
Lay awaiting justice for his father.

Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
How will hujjat be shown for our creature?
We fear the majority in material leisure
No concern except for Allah’s pleasure
Yet yearning for the infinite treasure
The blood in the heart’s pressure
Lay the foundation of man’s great feature.

Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
Why is the blind known with such sight?
We see of those in the past with fright
No hope except to those who fight
Yet man’s tear through dua keeps him aright
The candle of reflection remains bright
Lay Hussain in love with those who have insight

Ya Hussain Ya Hussain Ya Hussain
The questions of life of sacrifice is within our strife
We are all followers of a great father and leader
The candle of light is bright with those who have insight
The journey through death lingers on every breath
Let every tear be a symbol of our fear of what is near
Let our supplication become a reflection in pursuit of Hussain’s perfection.